Afghanistan’s Water Power: Between Iran and Pakistan
Afghanistan’s upstream control of critical river systems gives the Taliban rare geopolitical leverage over Pakistan and Iran, despite lacking international recognition or economic strength.
From Samarkand to Washington: Central Asia’s Strategic Rise in a Competing World
Marking its tenth anniversary, the C5+1 summit underscores Central Asia’s growing role as a strategic hub in global trade, infrastructure, and critical minerals amid rising U.S., China, and Russia competition.
A Republic of Relatives: Why Iran’s Rulers Still Stand
The article states that Iran, founded on a revolution against monarchy in 1979, has evolved into a system dominated by interlinked elite families, a reality underscored by the leaked wedding video of Ali Shamkhani’s daughter—seen as a display of privilege amid growing public hardship.
Zionism vs Global South: The New World War
The author believes Gaza revealed Zionism’s global power network and awakened a new Global South consciousness demanding justice.
The Constitutional Coup: How Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Engineers a New State
The author believes the 27th Amendment represents a turning point—restructuring Pakistan’s judiciary and military roles while raising vital constitutional questions.
The AI Boom—And the Bubble Everyone Is Pretending Isn’t There
Author critically examines AI-driven market frenzy, highlighting risks, valuations, and the cautionary moves of investor Michael Burry.
The Day the Constitution Died: How Pakistan’s Politicians Turned Revenge into Law
The author believes Pakistan’s constitution is on the brink of collapse, threatened by a quiet coup disguised as reform.
The Constitutional Martial Law: Pakistan’s Descent into Legalized Authoritarianism
The author critically examines how Pakistan’s evolving power structure, where constitutional reforms blur the line between democracy and military control.
Saudi-Pak Defense Pact: Islamic Bomb for Petro-dollars, Ummah’s Grand Alliance or A New Joke?
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s new defense pact revives old fears of a petrodollar-backed “Islamic bomb,” but beneath the rhetoric it may be more mirage than shield.
Trees Are Rarer Than Diamonds: How We Can Still Reverse Climate Collapse
Reversing climate change is hard but possible — if we act now to value nature, cut waste, and curb overconsumption.
What is Happening in Nepal?
Justice Katju argues that Nepal’s Gen-Z uprising is less about domestic discontent and more a manifestation of a looming US-China proxy war.
Dictator in disguise
Pakistan’s fragile democracy remains overshadowed by a persistent cycle of military dominance disguised as civilian rule.